Never Wash a Window Again

Published: May 21, 2012
By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon
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MIT researchers have developed glass that cleans itself. Is spring cleaning without window washing in our future?

Big brains at MIT have developed a glass of the future that cleans itself and resists fogging and glare — our idea of the perfect picture window.

Based on nanotechnology, the new “multifunctional” glass is created with coating and etching techniques to produce microscopic cones that prevent reflection and cause water droplets to bounce off, taking dirt and dust with them.

If manufacturing costs can be contained, MIT researchers are envisioning applying this miracle glass to solar panels, smartphone and television screens, and even windows.

Could this mean the end of spring cleaning window washing?

How much would you pay for windows that clean themselves?

Lisa Kaplan Gordon

is a HouseLogic contributor and builder of luxury homes in McLean, Va. She’s been a Homes editor for Gannett News Service and has reviewed home improvement products for AOL.

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Does it resist finger prints and doggy nose prints too?
Posted by Jim on May 31, 2012

LOL!
Posted by HouseLogic on May 29, 2012

I wonder, will this technology will work for dirty dishes?
Posted by Jerry on May 29, 2012

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